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September 22, 2011

JConcepts shock stand

Seen at last weekend’s Short Course Showdown, JConcepts adds to its extensive accessory line with the addition of a user friendly shock stand. During shock rebuilds racers are always searching for that perfect shock stand which is light-weight, durable and easy to set-up and tear-down on any given race day. The JConcepts shock stand has 2 different heights which accommodate both 1/10th and 1/8th length and diameter shocks as well as center-punched dimples which help locate center. The design is also centered around a placement area which a standard soda can or water bottle can be used as a dump location for used fluids. For the extra efficient racer, the shock stand will also stack inside the JConcepts Vehicle Stand to maximize space and for packing considerations. As a bonus the shock stand can be used as a serviceable stand for an iPad or cased iPhone for a neat and clean pit area or general use around the home or office.

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September 21, 2011

Pirani RC 8mm Velox gear shaft kit

Following intensive testing at some of the biggest events in 1/8 scale, Pirani RC have released its new 8mm gear-shaft develop for Shepherd V8 Eleven. Designed and produced by Andrea Pirani this complete conversion kit increases engine performance in high traction condition. This kit increases the transmission of power from engine to drive wheels and the kit includes new aluminium 7075-T6 side support, new hard-coated steel shaft, new low friction kevlar pulley and new light weight gear box.

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September 21, 2011

STRC Axial Wraith aluminium options

STRC have produced suspension links for the Axial Wraith out of heavy duty CNC machined aluminium. Instead of going with the cheaper looking aluminium tube design, these lower and upper suspension links feature the same lightweight design as the stock plastic pieces with weight saving holes drilled out in the suspension links while preserving the same thickness as the stock plastic pieces that makes these links near indestructible. The stock plastic steering linkage on the Axial Wraith is also a weak point on this vehicle, as the stock pieces tend to be sloppy and weak in transferring the torque and power coming from the steering servo. These CNC Machined Aluminium Steering link features 7mm thick aluminium tubes for lower and upper steering links. The upper link features a slight bend that allows for all the power and torque from the servo to be transferred in a perpendicular angle to the arm of the knuckle to ensure no power is loss in the transfer. Suspension links and steering links available in Gun Metal, Black, Green and Silver.

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September 21, 2011

KO Propo brushless motor terminal

KO Propo have released their brushless motor terminal, a set of 3 staggered gold plated oxygen free copper connectors for low resistance. The staggered lengths allow you to run motor wires neatly to prevent tweak and binding of rear pods on a 1/12th scale or similar pan cars. Supplied with three pieces of colored shrink tubing.

View the mounted new terminals here

September 20, 2011

Elangears Cronus CR-500S & CR-300S power supplies

More new items from Elangears with the release of 2 new power supplies called Cronus. These DC units come in 2 versions, the CR-500S a 472W compact power supply that pumps out 35A and the 300W CR-300S which delivers 22A. Both sport a USB charging port and are designed for low noise and feature over current, short circuit and overheating protection.

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September 20, 2011

Durango DEX210 teaser video

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Durango have released this teaser video for their new DEX210 1/10th scale 2wd buggy that will be released soon. It shows a lot of extra information on the new car with a focus on the many setup adjustments that can be made to this car.

View the car’s feature list here

September 19, 2011

First Look – X-Factory SCX-60CF

While attending the final round of the Short Course Showdown Nationwide tour at Mike’s hobby shop in Dallas, Texas, X-Factory driver Clayton Easley showed us the very first run of the company’s new SCX-60. Expected to be available in weeks rather than months the new chassis features a mid motor configuration and a very narrow chassis which they believe to be large benefit, for clearance reasons and to reduce the parachuting effect on big jumps. The version we saw was sporting a saddle pack mounted at the very rear of the car and due to the cars top decks and rear brace it is very stiff. While the car Clayton was using sported an aftermarket bodyshell, the SCX-60 will come with its own design shell when it becomes available.

UPDATED: See the information below from Chazz Sinclair

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September 19, 2011

DXF Speed 8 1/8th scale LMP bodyshell

iModel in France have announced that French ‘Classic’ chassis manufacturer DXF Racing’s new Speed 8 1/8th scale LMP bodyshell is now available. EFRA homologated (#31520) the shell incorporates some innovated aerodynamics with the front sporting a channeled airway which helps increase front downforce. Suitable for 1/8th gas and electric chassis’.

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